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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,302.80, 33,536.64 and 13,693.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,302.80, 33,536.64 and 13,693.06 is: 18,895.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,302.80 : 33,536.64 = 13,693.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,302.80/33,536.64 = 13,693.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,302.80x = 33,536.64 × 13,693.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,302.80x = 459,219,223.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,219,223.72/24,302.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,895.73

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